# Goodpods: Podcast Player

> The Best Free Android Podcast app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.goodsearch.goodpods](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.goodsearch.goodpods)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.goodsearch.goodpods`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Goodpods LLC
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 51,421
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (898 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.12.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-28
- **First published:** 2020-06-14
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodsearch.goodpods)
- **Website:** [https://goodpods.com/](https://goodpods.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://about.goodpods.com/goodpods-privacy-policy](https://about.goodpods.com/goodpods-privacy-policy)

## Description

Goodpods is the No.1 free podcast player for Android designed for simple, smart and seamless listening. Discover millions of shows with AI-powered recommendations, curated charts and personalised feeds. Queue episodes, download for offline listening, and enjoy flexible playback controls like sleep timer and variable speeds. Keep track of your listening history and detailed stats, and pick up where you left off across Android and the web.

Whether you’re commuting, exercising, or winding down, Goodpods helps you find your next favourite podcast — from news and true crime to comedy, sports and business. Millions of podcasts, smart discovery, and a totally free experience make Goodpods ideal for everyday listening.

## Rankings

- #296,641 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.goodsearch.goodpods.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Great for indie podcasters and promoting their work
- Beautiful user interface and navigation
- Helpful for discovering new podcasts and connecting with creators
- Responsive customer support
- Unique social features allowing sharing and recommendations

### Cons

- Frequent playback issues such as freezing and dropping connections
- No offline mode available for downloaded episodes
- Difficult navigation for frequent podcast listeners
- Problems with logging in or account access
- Lack of features like auto-download and mark as played

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.goodsearch.goodpods)